Bitcoin holds $79,000, ether, solana slip as traders bank a week of gains
Every major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%.
In August 2026, US cryptocurrency regulatory policy is once again a focal point for the market.
The shift to ETFs enhances Bitcoin's appeal to institutional investors, potentially increasing market stability and regulatory oversight.
August 26, 2026, 5:57 amTomáš Jiříkovský, a primary defendant in a major Czech cryptocurrency-laundering investigation, has signaled for the first time that he may cooperate with authorities. Following a custody hearing, a court ruled that Jiříkovský must remain in detention due to flight risks and concerns that he retains control over undisclosed crypto assets.
August 26, 2026, 5:30 amEvery major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%.
Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton says Bitcoin's breakout has more room to run than gold's rally right now.
The crypto fear and greed index went on to hit 81, reaching “extreme greed” for the first time since December 17, 2024, a span of 616 days. Bitcoin price has jumped by more than 22% over the last 7 days.
Custodians gain a federal coordination forum, while EO 14412's dated requirements remain limited to federal systems and covered contractors.
A Bitcoin Core contributor says a restaurant in El Zonte told him his lunch was its only bitcoin payment all month, with nearly every customer now paying by card.
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has once again started rising, not because something changed about this most popular cryptocurrency and/or its underlying network, but mostly for external reasons that turned attention back to this multi-purpose asset. In other words, bitcoin has once again been at the right place at the right time.
Crypto-margined Bitcoin futures have collapsed from near-total dominance to about 12%.
Strive's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy could influence corporate treasury management, highlighting a shift towards digital assets.